Chapter 23 Magnetic field Flashcards
what is a magnetic field?
a region of space in which moved charged particles are subject to a magnetic force.
what two things could magnetic fields be caused by?
due to moving charges
or
permanent magnets
In a wire carrying current, what are the flowing electrons?
moving charges
what is a permanent magnet?
an object made from a magnetised material that creates its own persistent magnetic field.
what do magnetic field lines map?
the magnetic field patterns
explain the magnetic field lines for a long straight current-carrying conductor
always away from positive
explain the magnetic field for a flat coil
explain the magnetic field for a long solenoid
explain Fleming’s left hand rule
F.B.I
F - Force
B - Magnetic flux density
I - current